AeroPress brewer on a counter with freshly brewed coffee
Brewing Guide

AeroPress

A beloved brewer that uses gentle pressure for a sweet, full-bodied cup—fast.

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Total time: 1:30–2:00
Coffee: 14–18 g (slightly finer than sea salt)
Water: 200 g (≈200 ml), ~93°C
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The AeroPress makes a rich, syrupy cup in minutes. This method uses a short bloom, full immersion, then a steady press for clarity and sweetness. Drink as is, or top with hot water for an Americano-style cup.

What you’ll need

  • AeroPress brewing set
  • Kettle
  • Coffee grinder
  • Scales
  • Timer
  • Coffee cup
  • Fresh-roasted coffee
  • Filtered water

Step 1. Boil water & grind coffee

Boil ~200 g water. Weigh 14–18 g coffee and grind slightly finer than sea salt.

Step 2. Rinse filter & cap

Place a paper filter in the cap and rinse with hot water to remove paper taste and pre-warm your cup.

Rinsing the AeroPress paper filter and cap

Step 3. Add coffee to chamber

Add ground coffee to the AeroPress. Avoid spilling grounds into the ring-shaped gutter at the top.

Adding ground coffee to the AeroPress chamber

Step 4. Pour hot water

Start the timer. Add ~15 g water to saturate evenly and bloom for 30 seconds, then fill the chamber with the remaining water.

Pouring hot water into the AeroPress

Step 5. Stir

After 60–90 seconds total time, stir 10 times to gently agitate the slurry.

Step 6. Press

Attach the cap with the rinsed filter and press slowly until you hear the air hiss (~30 seconds).

Pressing the AeroPress until the air hiss

Step 7. Enjoy

Drink as is for a concentrated cup, or add hot water to taste.

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